Gottfried Helnwein (b. 1948)
What is Gottfried Helnwein’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 862 auction results for Gottfried Helnwein at 26 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,836 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,108–$5,409, n=21). The auction record is $181,637 for Epiphany 2B (Die Anbetung der Hirten) (2021, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epiphany 2B (Die Anbetung der Hirten), 1997 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $181,637 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Kindskopf (Head of a Child) III | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $156,191 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Selbstportrait 5, 6, 7, 1986 | Selbstportrait 5: Acryl auf Papier, Auf Aluminium aufgezogen; Selbstportrait 6: Acryl auf Leinwand; Selbstportrait 7: Öl auf Leinwand | $151,364 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Magenta Mouse, 2020 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $130,104 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (The Disasters of War 4), 2007 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $102,758 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Gray Mouse 6, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $97,741 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | American Madonna (Epiphany IV), 2000 | Acrylic paint | $88,322 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Verbrannter Engel II, 1990 | Oil | $84,327 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | The Red Gun, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $82,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2013 |
| 10 | American Prayer | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $81,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $44,013 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $4,446 |
| Other | 72 | $3,356 |
| Photographs | 7 | $2,836 |
| Prints | 54 | $1,313 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $73,656 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 108 | $3,454 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,282 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 862 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Gottfried Helnwein is an Austrian artist with 1,057 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,183. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gottfried Helnwein sold in 2026 for $1,383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 815 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gottfried Helnwein work is $1,183.
The median Gottfried Helnwein print sells for $625 across 69 lots.
The median Gottfried Helnwein painting sells for $44,013 across 41 lots.
The median Gottfried Helnwein photograph sells for $748 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gottfried Helnwein prints typically sell for $294–$2,145 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Gottfried Helnwein paintings typically sell for $36,791–$101,504 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 86 | $625†‡ | $11,352 | 80.2% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 55 | $44,013†‡ | $181,637 | 74.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,759†‡ | $43,336‡ | 66.7% | 2026-03-19 |
| Photography | 28 | $748†‡ | $7,782‡ | 60.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $71,610‡ | $227,058‡ | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gottfried Helnwein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (86 lots) median $625 with 80.2% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $44,013, record $181,637. A typical Gottfried Helnwein painting sells for around 70× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $71,610.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $145–$829†‡ | $442†‡ | $3,470‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $294–$2,145†‡ | $617†‡ | $11,352 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $13,238–$29,661‡ | $20,202‡ | $34,010 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $36,791–$101,504†‡ | $73,656†‡ | $181,637 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,052–$20,613‡ | $8,890‡ | $35,502 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,360–$11,941†‡ | $8,086†‡ | $12,109 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $469–$538†‡ | $490†‡ | $1,643 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,282–$6,791‡ | $3,750‡ | $7,782‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $181,637 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $156,191 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $43,336‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $35,502 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $11,352 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $11,352 |
| Photography | 2022 | $7,782‡ |
| Photography | 2015 | $7,519 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gottfried Helnwein worth?
Across 815 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gottfried Helnwein work is $1,183. The median Gottfried Helnwein print sells for $625 across 69 lots. The median Gottfried Helnwein painting sells for $44,013 across 41 lots. The median Gottfried Helnwein photograph sells for $748 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gottfried Helnwein prints typically sell for $294–$2,145 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Gottfried Helnwein paintings typically sell for $36,791–$101,504 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Gottfried Helnwein print?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Helnwein print is $625. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Gottfried Helnwein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Helnwein print is $11,352.
What is the average price of a Gottfried Helnwein painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Helnwein painting is $44,013. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Gottfried Helnwein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Helnwein painting is $181,637.
What is the average price of a Gottfried Helnwein photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Helnwein photograph is $748. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Gottfried Helnwein's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Helnwein photograph is $7,782. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Gottfried Helnwein print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gottfried Helnwein print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Gottfried Helnwein painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gottfried Helnwein painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $73,656, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Gottfried Helnwein's auction record?
Gottfried Helnwein's auction record is $227,058, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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